60^th WYOMING LEGISLATURE

INTERIM COMMITTEE STUDIES

2009 INTERIM

JOINT MINERALS, BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Standard Budget:     $25,000.00

Priority #: 1     Landfills and Risk Management.

The Committee will consider the interface of sanitary landfills, risk management and the various reports due from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Carbon Sequestration work group.  Pursuant to W.S. 35-11-1902, municipalities are required to submit their integrated solid waste management plans to DEQ by July 1, 2009.

Priority #: 2     Energy generation and transmission.

The Committee will consider wind power and other renewable energy development, clean coal technology development, the interface with governmental agencies and the opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and new federal directives.  The Committee will also consider energy transmission issues, including  new federal initiatives, locations and permitting and issues relating to 2009 HB0288.

Priority #: 3     Collection Agency Regulation.

The Committee will review statutes regulating collection agencies collecting consumer debt from Wyoming residents and consider any necessary statutory changes to provide for more efficient regulation of collection agencies and enhanced consumer protection.

Priority #: 4     AML Funding.

The Committee will consider AML funding, including timing of funds received from the federal government, the amount of funds and other potential areas of funding for economic development. The Committee shall consult with the Joint Appropriations Interim Committee to avoid duplication of issues.

Priority #: 5     Economic Development.

The Committee will consider the feasibility of a study to evaluate input/output of selected major industries in Wyoming.  The study would help evaluate the major industries in Wyoming and assist in evaluating public policies.

Priority #: 6     Tentative Meeting Schedule.

The Committee plans on having 3 two-day meetings.  One meeting may include an additional one day tour of fracing, mines, plants and facilities in the Little America/Green River area.